Consultant/Sr Consultant, WMS (home office/travel to clients)

Job Description:

This position will primarily focus on data gathering, analysis, application configuration, testing, training, knowledge transfer, and system implementation support. This position will work in both a corporate and Client setting while adding value and developing skills and will be provided the opportunity to work across a variety of industries and develop solutions for Clients. Recruiting for a start date in 2020. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing technical and functional leadership on systems assessment and implementation projects.
• Supporting the planning, organization, and kick-off portions of projects.
• Problem solving and management
• ­ Gathering, organizing, and analyzing systems-related information
• ­ Providing configuration, testing, and training services to Clients on Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications
• ­ Leading Client teams in system implementation tasks
• ­ Writing and preparing test scripts for all test cycles and scenarios
• ­ Ensuring WMS processes are consistent with functional and technical specifications and operational requirements
• ­ Understanding Client operational processes and concepts
• Communication (oral and written)
• ­ Articulating communications, both written and oral to Client and Fortna teams with strong presence, creditability, professionalism, and content knowledge
• ­ Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis
• ­ Leading the development of Client deliverables and presentations
• Mentorship
• ­ Demonstrating and promoting Fortna’s Business Principles
• ­ Mentoring team members to attain their goals
• ­ Demonstrating and promoting teamwork and cooperation
• Providing specific technical expertise (e.g., WMS application functionality, WMS Implementation)
• Providing input to annual performance evaluations
• Leading small teams in assignments as directed
• Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes
• Contributing to Fortna thought leadership efforts such as developing/contributing to white papers, documenting case studies, etc.
• Demonstrating leadership attributes e.g. persuasion, empathy, mentoring, career development

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong performance in systems engineering, logistics, or business
• 2 - 4 years of cumulative experience in WMS and/or WCS system consulting and/or internal consulting
• Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
• Time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize conflicting demands
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
• Strong analytical skills and high level understanding of financial analysis
• Experience with business case development
• Ability to work effectively on a team and to coach/lead others 
• Ability to implement structured problem solving techniques
• Excellent collaboration, communication, facilitation skills (written and verbal communication)
• Ability to manage 'project level' Client relationships
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills